I know for me personally, there have been times when I have sent in a resume for a job opening and chose to not send a cover letter with it. I now realize that not only is that...
Job search experts will tell you to be careful about what you post on your social networking profiles because once it’s out there … it’s out there. So boasting about a drunken...
Every job seeker experiences a job rejection at some point or another, but it does not have to be a crippling experience. Brighten your outlook and move forward after a job...
If you're unemployed, your life probably revolves around job applications at least some of the time. Many jobs you apply for probably also require a cover letter, in which...
Many education professionals are familiar with Facebook – whether you teach college students, high school kids or middle schoolers, chances are your students have an active...
For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness...
The first contact you'll have with a potential employer is through your resume. If you want a chance to discuss your qualifications face to face with the hiring manager, then...
Social media like Facebook and Twitter have become one of the most-talked about and most widely used online tools. But there’s more to social media than sharing funny videos...
A company I was working with posted an administrative job internally. It wasn’t the most exciting position but it had exposure to top level managers. It was a good step up for...
Ah, the age-old question in job interviews: "How do you stay organized?" It's like being asked how you take your coffee—everyone's got their own unique approach. But fear not,...
For many years, women have held the majority of jobs in the education professional – for generations, becoming a teacher was one of the only career paths that women were...
Resumes. You have to have one to get a job, since that’s the first thing a company will ask for. What have you done? Who did you work for in the past? What kind of...
In a report earlier this year, MSNBC reported that a growing number of men are filing sexual harassment claims against their employers. The report revealed that from 1990 to...
Facing a setback is always frustrating, especially when it comes to your career. It's easy to let inconveniences get to you, but in the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: “You become...
Do you find that you put a lot of thought and work into developing the professional resume, but lose your steam when it comes to the cover letter. More likely than not, when...